Cell Theory

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What is the best size for a cell?

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Small

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Who was the first person to use a microscope?

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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

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Which statement is NOT part of the cell theory?

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Only animals are made of cells.

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Who were the key contributors to the development of cell theory?

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Robert Hooke, Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schleiden.

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How many cells do humans have?

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Approximately 100 trillion.

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What is the cell theory?

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The cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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What role did Robert Hooke play in cell theory?

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Robert Hooke was the first to describe cells in cork using a microscope.

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What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek discover?

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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek discovered single-celled organisms, which he called 'animalcules'.

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What is the significance of Theodor Schwann in cell theory?

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Theodor Schwann proposed that all animals are made of cells.

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What did Rudolf Virchow contribute to cell theory?

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Rudolf Virchow proposed that all cells come from pre-existing cells.